What About COVID-19?

What About COVID-19?
What About COVID-19?

The CDC Reports: There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

 There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Is distancing working?

Consensus in the medical world: However there’s a strong drive to convince people to mandatorily vaccinate against the virus when the vaccine is out. This strong drive is being led by Bill gates, who does not have neither a medical background nor a scientific background, just a background in marketing technology. However expert scientists and doctors agree on the fact that there’s no vaccine that will work against COVID-19 and like viruses.

Social distancing is still a virus preventive method

The best advice by the CDC as of today is the following:

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others.
  • The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.  For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
Are masks effective?

Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing

For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.  For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings

These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.

Treatment

There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions.

People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately. 

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